New Year’s Resolution

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and big goals for the coming year. Have you asked your four-legged friends if they have any resolutions? If one of them is to learn to shake, you’re in luck! We have some basic principles to get you and your dog on your way.  Quick training tips Before attempting any new trick, your dog …

Can I Have a Pet?

Every parent wonders when and if they should get their child a pet. The real question is, should a family get a pet. Regardless of a child’s solemn promise to care and love an animal, a pet is a household responsibility. So here are a few things to consider before adding a furkid to your family: Pets can teach responsibility …

Tips for Flea and Tick Season

Flea and tick season is upon us. These are more than annoying pests; they can cause serious health issues for your pets. Below are simple steps you can take to help protect your furkids.  Treat for fleas and ticks all year It’s true that fleas and ticks are most prevalent during the summer months, but some can survive indoors during …

Coloring Pages

Looking for a fun activity? Download our coloring sheets and get creative! Please post your finished pages to our Facebook Page. We would love to see them! Puppy Coloring Sheet Kitten Coloring Sheet        

Easter Tips for Pets

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the bunny trail. While this can mean lots of brightly colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans for us, it could have potential hazards for your pets. Here are six safety tips to keep your animals safe when celebrating Easter this year.  1. Avoid Easter Grass It looks pretty in an Easter basket, but …

Pet Dental Care

February is Nation Pet Dental Month, but your pets’ oral health care should be a year-round concern. According to the AVMA, dogs’ and cats’ teeth should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian, but they should be checked sooner if any signs of dental problems are present, including: bad breath broken or loose teeth extra teeth or …

Keep Your Pup Warm on Winter Walks

Keeping a regular exercise routine can be difficult during the cold Ozark winters. Frigid temperatures, snow, and shorter days can make walking dogs in the winter challenging and sometimes dangerous. Following a few simple safety tips can help make this season easier for you and your pup. Keep toe hair clipped. Ice can accumulate in this hair, which can make …

Pets as Gifts

It’s one of the sweetest, most familiar images of the holidays – an adorable furry heading poking out of a festively wrapped box with a great big bow. There are squeals and tears of delight as the recipient hugs their new Christmas pet. It would be awesome if real life worked out the way it does in commercials, but that …

Meet Nicole Young

Meet Nicole Young Nicole is a Springfield native and graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She loves camping, hiking, and all things outdoors. An adventurous spirit, Nicole likes to take a weekend trip once a month to see a new place or visit a place she already loves. She also crochets a lot in her free …

Thanksgiving safety tips

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and holiday feasts; however, it can also be a time for possible distress for our furkids. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Here are a few things to keep in mind over the holiday …